First Focus is Australia's best mid-market Managed Service Provider, bar none. We are growing fast and now have over 270 staff across Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, South Africa and Ireland. We are a stable and very focused company, with over 15 years of consistent growth and we're continuing to win new clients and evolve our solutions.

We pride ourselves on being a genuinely great place to work, with a dynamic culture, clear vision and strong leadership. We only hire the best people and are looking for an exceptional IT professional with a deep understanding of both Managed Services and the needs of mid-tier clients.

We are looking for the best Unified Communications Engineer in Australia. Why would such an amazing person consider coming to First Focus? What makes First Focus better than where you are today?

• We understand the challenges of UC specialists and work with you and our clients to make sure you still get the time and the opportunity to train and develop
• We seek the best clients for our team to work with as well as the best people to support our clients
• We know that great IT Engineering professionals value different things to field support (for example) - daily variety, great customer relationships and new challenges
• We find and retain the best. Best Service Desk, best Account Management, best Project Manager, best team!

Role

To be the right person for this role, you will have significant experience within the telecommunications industry and unified communications and have developed competence in a range of Unified Communications technologies. Specifically, you will have exposure to Mitel and be looking for your next big step. This role will give you the time and opportunities to grow your career.

In this role you will:

• Be involved in the scoping and delivery of UC solutions for SME and mid-sized customers
• Provide onsite and remote support for voice infrastructure and associated technologies
• Troubleshoot and resolve a wide range of Unified Communications problems
• Work with engineering teams on escalations of complex ongoing issues
• Contribute to on-prem and cloud deployments
• Resolve issues within IVR call flow scripting
• Write and update technical documentation/Knowledge Base articles

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Solid technical understanding of the telecommunications space, particularly Unified Comms
• Significant exposure to leading UC vendors, ideally Mitel, although Avaya, Cisco etc would be considered
• Exposure to the some of the following technologies:
  • VMWare vCenter/ESXi
  • MiVoice Business
  • MiCollab and MiVoice Border Gateway
  • MiContact Centre Business
  • Networking (DHCP, Vlans, HP Switches, Meraki)
  • SIP Trunking/Devices
  • Fax over IP (FoIP)
• Have some exposure to cloud-based UCaaC solutions like Teams and Zoom
• Familiarity with SBC, ideally in Ribbon or Audio Codes would be viewed very favorably
• Be a self-motivated, autonomous team player - At First Focus we win together
• Be someone who demonstrates dedication coupled with a results-focused mindset
• To be a great communicator possessing outstanding spoken and written English skills

First Focus’ values are based around keeping everyone informed, aligned, supported, and rewarding performance. Some examples of this include:

• A competitive salary is on offer coupled with a broad range of other benefits
• All employees have free access to Uprise, including 1:1 coaching sessions from qualified psychologists or counsellors
• First Focus understands the importance of flexibility for a satisfying work-life balance, which is why we offer hybrid working arrangements
• ‘Never Stop Growing’ is deeply imbedded in our DNA - we offer 10 paid study days a year and support employees towards certifications and qualifications - we will not only pay for the exams you pass but will also give you a pay rise for achieving certs (conditions apply, of course)
• Staff are encouraged to take advantage of our weekly internal training sessions and library
• Opportunities for personal and professional development with our FastTrack mentor program
• We have our very own MAD (making a difference) Council, focusing on equality, charity, and the environme
• Regular social events and a great team culture!

First Focus welcomes applications from Neurodiverse candidates. We recommend & appreciate disclosure along with the application so that a copy of our Neurodiversity Statement can be provided outlining the flexible options we can offer to best showcase your skills.

About V2

V2 Digital was created to do things differently. We accelerate the digital next for leading brands - driven by outcomes, unleashed by technology and powered by humans. As a digital native consultancy, we re-define digital models, re-invent experiences and build intelligent platforms, all underpinned by modernised ways of working.

About the role

V2 Digital is seeking a talented Power BI Engineer (Contractor) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will contribute to unlocking transformative value through experience-led solutions that are deeply informed by insights.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop Power BI reports and dashboards that provide insightful data visualizations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and translate them into effective BI solutions.
• Optimize data models and performance for Power BI reports to ensure efficient data processing and retrieval.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy through regular audits and validation checks on Power BI data sources.
• Implement security measures for report access and data confidentiality according to organizational policies.
• Stay updated with the latest Power BI features, best practices, and industry trends to continuously improve BI solutions.
• Provide training and support to end-users on how to utilize Power BI effectively for their specific needs.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Power BI or similar business intelligence tools to create reports and dashboards.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts.
• Experience with DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for advanced data calculations and analytics in Power BI.
• Proficient in SQL and able to write complex queries to extract and manipulate data from various sources.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and present findings.

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If you are keen to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies in this space and interested in shaping the future of V2, then APPLY NOW!

At Relectrify, we're on a mission to engineer the future of battery energy storage. We are building a disruptive platform that dramatically reduces the cost of storage by unlocking significantly more energy from every battery cell.  We want to see a world abundant with clean energy and believe we will make a meaningful contribution. 

Our core values fuel and motivate our work: 

1. Prioritise what matters most: We strive to work with clear objectives and understand why they are the right goals to pursue. 
2. Think critically: We base our decisions on informed, open-minded evaluations, not on hierarchy or gut feelings. 
3. Be decisive: We prioritise action and continuously move forward, adapting as new data becomes available. 
4. Quality and elegance in everything: We put in the effort to distil complexity and make things as clear and impactful as possible. 
5. Collaborate or fail: We seek to work with those who excel and recognise that partnerships are essential to our success. 
6. Get jobs done: We focus on the core task – the job to be done – and we aren’t content until we’ve achieved the desired outcome. 

We embrace diverse experiences to fuel our collective success, ensuring everyone can do their best work. 

If you are looking to make a positive impact in the world of renewable energy by advancing battery technology, come join us. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply — you might just be the perfect fit for our team. 

Learn more about us.

About the Role

Location: This position offers the flexibility of hybrid work between home and our office on the edge of Melbourne CBD. Domestic travel for customer projects will be required from time to time. 

Team background: Reporting to the Head of Australia, this newly created position is responsible for the delivery of exceptional technical and project support to our Australian-based customers and partners. As the first Project Engineer in this region, you will have the opportunity to establish processes, solve challenges, and continually improve outcomes for external stakeholders to ensure a positive brand and technology experience.

Who we’re looking for:  A Project or Applications Engineer who is experienced in both pre-sales technical support and post-sale project management, who understands the needs of both customers and partners and who can fulfil these requirements through precise project mapping and effective management. You will need to be comfortable working with a diverse set of stakeholders and skilled in taking complex concepts and technical jargon and communicating these in an easily digestible way for your target audience. 

You are a fast learner who has a passion for renewable energy, willing to take the initiative to seek out knowledge, improve ways of working, and actively engage with stakeholders to ensure an exemplary experience for our customers and partners.

What you’ll be doing: Relectrify is launching an innovative new battery energy storage system for the Australian market. Built on its CellSwitch® platform, the Relectrify AC1 delivers ‘More Energy’ to asset owners, dramatically improving BESS revenue and project investment returns. The AC1 will primarily be sold and deployed in C&I applications, but it will also be deployed in distribution-level front-of-meter applications. This role provides technical engineering support for the AC1 to both partners and customers. This includes: 

1. Providing application engineering support that helps prospective customers evaluate projects using the AC1, in the process addressing technical questions and selling them on the AC1’s engineering advantages. 
2. Post-sale, to provide project engineering support to the EPC responsible for project delivery, managing all project items within Relectrify’s scope of responsibility.

You will work alongside internal teams to become an expert on our technology and its applications. You will use that expertise to inform customer project design and ensure delivery within our scope to battery energy storage project developers, large business energy users, EPC firms and energy consultants.

Over time, you will drive smarter, faster, more effective delivery of technical solutions to customers, including improving tools, documentation and processes for more effective customer and partner engagement.  

Must-have experience: 

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and be willing to undergo pre-employment background checks (i.e. working rights, criminal history, and employment references). 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or a related field
• Extensive experience in customer applications for battery storage, including related technologies such as renewable generation and EMS integration
• Experience in the deployment of battery storage projects in C&I, distribution-level and front-of-meter applications
• Extensive experience in interfacing and supporting EPCs in developing, planning and constructing stationary battery storage or PV systems
• Demonstrated experience delivering technical customer projects on time and within budget  
• Demonstrated professionalism with interactions at all levels of collaborating organisations  
• Demonstrated experience in expertly managing the expectations of internal and external project stakeholders
• Prior experience contributing to the development or improvement of technical documentation such as application notes, installation guides, and user manuals.

Nice-to-have experience: 

• Familiarity with power electronics, electrical packaging, and printed circuit design
• Experience working in a small team where resourcefulness was paramount, e.g. start-up or scale-up businesses, or in a satellite office of an overseas organisation

Why Relectrify?

Our benefits are designed to support and enhance your work-life harmony:

• Market-competitive salary and benefits 
• Ownership opportunity as part of the Employee Share Option Plan
• Advancement opportunities for leadership and management due to rapid scale-up trajectory
• Paid time off and holidays
• Gender-neutral paid parental, personal/carer’s leave of absence
• Hybrid flexible work policy 
• Purchased leave scheme 
• Salary sacrifice for superannuation
• Education reimbursement
• No-cost commuting  
• Free snacks and (actually good!) coffee in the Melbourne office
• Team events and monthly socials

Relectrify is committed to providing inclusive experiences. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities, including race, ethnicity, age, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, or disability. Discrimination based on these or any other social identities is not tolerated.

Note to recruitment agencies: Relectrify does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Relectrify does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners. 

The Pepperstone story started in 2010. We know what it’s like to trade the world’s markets. Our team describes us as a place for the curious and the driven, and we like to do things a little differently; as a transformative global fintech we’re digital, nimble, connected, and united in our vision to create a better way to trade.

We thrive on progress – for our clients and for ourselves. Our organisational culture is ever-evolving, vibrant, diverse, global and results focused. You’ll find our 350+ team currently across 9 locations and 6 time zones.

The Role 
As a key member of our Trading Operations team at Pepperstone, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our business users and clients.  You will have the important responsibility of overseeing the configuration, maintenance, and seamless operation of our order management systems, as well as our internal trading infrastructure, which includes aggregation and liquidity management systems.

This role requires a solid understanding of the various trading systems we provide to our clients, coupled with a deep understanding of Pepperstone's business model. Moreover, you'll need to showcase exceptional skills in effectively and securely managing trading environments.

As our Trading Operations Engineer , your key responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

• Provide Tier 2&3 escalation and operational support to the business.
• Monitoring of business-critical Trading Systems.
• Configure MT4, MT5, cTrader trading servers following business and regulatory demands.
• Monitoring the pricing and corporate actions of our trading offering.
• Complete daily operational tasks as required by the business and our regulators.
• Facilitate projects in coordination with the other internal teams and external technology providers.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Finance or any other related discipline
• Excellent knowledge of the English language both written and oral is necessary.
• At least 1 year experience in a similar analyst role.
• Hands-on experience with project management tools
• Knowledge of Python and SQL is an advantage
• Flexibility with regards to work hours, weekend tasks, and shifts 
• Ability to live the Pepperstone values 
• Committed to ongoing learning and development
• At least 1 year experience in a similar analyst role by experience in financial services or similar analyst role is ideal but not a requirement

Why you will enjoy working with us

• Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
• Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per year, in addition to hybrid working as standard
• Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
• 15 weeks paid primary carers parental leave & 4 weeks paid secondary carers leave
• 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
• Frequent events and celebrations including a standard weekly social
• Beautifully renovated large office at Collins Square - 727 Collins Street, Melbourne
• Best in class end of trip facilities including bicycle parking, change rooms & showers
• A full stocked kitchen, onsite coffee machines with locally sourced coffee beans (this is Melbourne after all) and curated specialty teas

About Pepperstone 

We’re a regulated online Forex and CFD trading platform. With the scale of a global fintech and the agility of a start-up, we arm our clients with everything they need to take on the global markets with confidence. You will be part of a wider passionate and friendly team, and whilst things may not always go to plan, we learn quickly and move forward with impact. To learn even more visit Pepperstonecareers and www.linkedin.com/company/pepperstone/

We understand it’s important to do due diligence on a prospective employer, see what our team are saying on Glassdoor. We respect our team members’ experiences and will never pay to remove a negative review.

Pepperstone is an equal opportunity employer. We are passionate about building a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from any background.

“We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we respond to every applicant”.

We will be reviewing applications as they come through, so if this is an opportunity that excites you, don't wait. Express your interest by clicking the apply button below as soon as possible.

Note to external agencies: While we appreciate the efforts of external recruitment agencies, we prefer to engage directly with applicants for this opportunity.

#Li-Hybrid

This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects, leverage your technical expertise, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver exceptional IT solutions.

Some Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver small IT infrastructure projects from start to finish, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Conduct business, systems, and technical analysis to identify challenges and propose solutions.
• Design, document, configure, test, and implement on-premise and cloud infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with IT standards, governance, and security requirements.
• Implement disaster recovery solutions, backups, and security measures for new systems.
• Collaborate with IT teams (network, security, applications, etc.) to align project goals and requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including system diagrams and procedural guides.
• Stay informed on emerging IT infrastructure technologies and provide improvement recommendations.
• Work closely with project managers, leadership, and vendors to deliver successful outcomes.